Bought this for long range duck hunting and turkey hunting. With weatherproof stock I assumed it would handle the weather. Rubbed the metal down with Rig three times before using, (coastal central Fl) got home and took it out of hard case and it had started rusting already. Don't know what steel they use but its not very weatherproof! Shouldn't have to baby care a hunting gun in this price range. Plan on having it coated or parkerized. Big added expence!